U.S. patent application number 14/513548 was filed with the patent office on 2016-04-14 for portable multifunction seat cushion.
The applicant listed for this patent is Andy Wang. Invention is credited to Andy Wang.
Application Number | 20160100689 14/513548 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55654565 |
Filed Date | 2016-04-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160100689 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wang; Andy |
April 14, 2016 |
PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION SEAT CUSHION
Abstract
A portable multifunction seat cushion has a body, a fixing unit,
a carrying unit and a storage unit. The body has a middle, an inner
surface, an outer surface, two opposite sidewalls and two folding
lines. The folding lines are formed on the middle of the body at an
interval and are parallel with each other and the opposite
sidewalls of the body. The fixing unit is mounted on the opposite
sidewalls of the body to fasten the body when the body is folded.
The carrying unit is attached to the body to provide a carrying
function. The storage unit is attached on the outer surface of the
body to provide a storage function.
Inventors: |
Wang; Andy; (Taichung City,
TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Wang; Andy |
Taichung City |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
55654565 |
Appl. No.: |
14/513548 |
Filed: |
October 14, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/653 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 7/021 20130101;
A47C 7/425 20130101; A47C 7/22 20130101; A47G 9/1045 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 7/02 20060101
A47C007/02; A47C 7/42 20060101 A47C007/42; A47C 7/22 20060101
A47C007/22; A47G 9/10 20060101 A47G009/10 |
Claims
1. A portable multifunction seat cushion having: a body having a
middle; an inner surface; an outer surface; two opposite sidewalls
formed with the inner surface and the outer surface of the body and
being parallel with each other; and two folding lines formed on the
middle of the body at an interval and being parallel with each
other and the opposite sidewalls of the body; a fixing unit mounted
on the opposite sidewalls of the body to fasten the body when the
body is folded; a carrying unit attached to the body to provide a
carrying function; and a storage unit attached on the outer surface
of the body to provide a storage function.
2. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 1,
wherein each one of the folding lines has a first end and a second
end; and the body has two connecting lines formed on the middle of
the body at an interval, being perpendicular to the folding lines,
and one of the connecting lines is formed on the middle of the body
adjacent to the first ends of the folding lines, and the other
connecting line is formed on the middle of the body adjacent to the
second ends of the folding lines.
3. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the fixing unit has at least one fastening group mounted on
the opposite sidewalls of the body beside the folding lines; and
each one of the at least one fastening group has a first belt
connected to one of the opposite sidewalls of the body and having
an attaching end connected to a corresponding opposite sidewall of
the body; a fixing end extending out of the corresponding opposite
sidewall of the body; and a male buckle mounted on the fixing end
of the first belt; and a second belt connected to the other
opposite sidewall of the body and having an attaching end connected
to a corresponding opposite sidewall of the body; a fixing end
extending out of the corresponding opposite sidewall of the body;
and a female buckle mounted on the fixing end of the second belt
and selectively fastened with the male buckle of the first belt
when the body is folded to enable the folding lines to overlap each
other.
4. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 2,
wherein the fixing unit has at least one fastening group mounted on
the opposite sidewalls of the body beside the folding lines; and
each one of the at least one fastening group has a first belt
connected to one of the opposite sidewalls of the body and having
an attaching end connected to a corresponding opposite sidewall of
the body; a fixing end extending out of the corresponding opposite
sidewall of the body; and a male buckle mounted on the fixing end
of the first belt; and a second belt connected to the other
opposite sidewall of the body and having an attaching end connected
to a corresponding opposite sidewall of the body; a fixing end
extending out of the corresponding opposite sidewall of the body;
and a female buckle mounted on the fixing end of the second belt
and selectively fastened with the male buckle of the first belt
when the body is folded to enable the folding lines to overlap each
other.
5. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 3,
wherein the storage unit has at least one net bag attached on the
outer surface of the body.
6. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 4,
wherein the storage unit has at least one net bag attached on the
outer surface of the body.
7. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 5,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one handle strap attached on
one of the opposite sidewalls of the body.
8. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 6,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one handle strap attached on
one of the opposite sidewalls of the body.
9. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 5,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one shoulder strap attached
on the body.
10. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 6,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one shoulder strap attached
on the body.
11. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the storage unit has at least one net bag attached on the
outer surface of the body.
12. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 2,
wherein the storage unit has at least one net bag attached on the
outer surface of the body.
13. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one handle strap attached on
one of the opposite sidewalls of the body.
14. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 2,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one handle strap attached on
one of the opposite sidewalls of the body.
15. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 1,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one shoulder strap attached
on the body.
16. The portable multifunction seat cushion as claimed in claim 2,
wherein the carrying unit has at least one shoulder strap attached
on the body.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a seat cushion, and more
particularly to a portable multifunction seat cushion that can be
carried conveniently.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A conventional chair is made of wood, plastic or metal
material with high strength and hard texture to increase a
supporting strength of the conventional chair. Furthermore, the
conventional chair has a seat cushion that is made of sponge and
cloth with soft texture mounted on a sitting part of the
conventional chair to increase the softness and comfort of the
sitting part of the conventional chair.
[0005] Although the conventional chair has the seat cushion mounted
on the sitting part of the conventional chair, the seat cushion is
securely sewed around or attached to the sitting part of the
conventional chair. Then, the seat cushion cannot be separated from
the sitting part of the conventional chair for cleaning or
replacement according to the user's need. In addition, if the seat
cushion of the conventional chair cannot provide a comforting
effect to the user, the user may easily sit with poor posture and
feel stiff and sore after remaining sedentary for a long time.
[0006] Currently, a conventional detachable seat cushion has been
provided on the market, and the user can choose a detachable seat
cushion according to personal preferences, and then place the
chosen detachable seat cushion on the sitting part of the
conventional chair easily. However, the conventional detachable
seat cushion has a large volume and cannot be folded to carry
conventionally. Therefore, the conventional detachable seat cushion
is most securely attached on a chair or is mounted on a fixed place
and cannot be carried out for use such as hiking, picnicking or
sporting. In addition, because the conventional detachable cushion
is inconvenient to carry, so even if the ground is uneven, wet or
dirty, it cannot be used to isolate the wet or dirt of the ground
or to buffer the unevenness of the ground. Furthermore, the
conventional detachable seat cushion can only provide a sitting
effect to the user without any other functions.
[0007] To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention tends to
provide a portable multifunction seat cushion to mitigate the
aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The main objective of the present invention is to provide a
portable multifunction seat cushion that can be carried
conveniently.
[0009] The portable multifunction seat cushion in accordance with
the present invention has a body, a fixing unit, a carrying unit
and a storage unit. The body has a middle, an inner surface, an
outer surface, two opposite sidewalls and two folding lines. The
folding lines are formed on the middle of the body at an interval
and are parallel with each other and the opposite sidewalls of the
body. The fixing unit is mounted on the opposite sidewalls of the
body to fasten the body when the body is folded. The carrying unit
is attached to the body to provide a carrying function. The storage
unit is attached on the outer surface of the body to provide a
storage function.
[0010] Other objectives, advantages and novel features of the
invention will become more apparent from the following detailed
description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a
portable multifunction seat cushion in accordance with the present
invention, shown in a folded condition;
[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable multifunction
seat cushion in FIG. 1, shown in an unfolded condition;
[0013] FIG. 3 is an operational top view of the portable
multifunction seat cushion in FIG. 1;
[0014] FIG. 4 is an operational side view of the portable
multifunction seat cushion in FIG. 1, shown for use as a seat
cushion;
[0015] FIG. 5 is an operational side view of the portable
multifunction seat cushion in FIG. 1, shown for use as a lumbar
cushion;
[0016] FIG. 6 is an operational side view of the portable
multifunction seat cushion in FIG. 1, shown for use as a sleep
pillow;
[0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a
portable multifunction seat cushion in accordance with the present
invention, shown in an unfolded condition; and
[0018] FIG. 8 is an operational perspective view of a third
embodiment of a portable multifunction seat cushion in accordance
with the present invention, shown in a folded condition.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0019] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a first embodiment of a
portable multifunction seat cushion in accordance with the present
invention comprises a body 10, a fixing unit 20, a carrying unit 30
and at least one storage unit 40.
[0020] The body 10 may be rectangular and has an inside segment, an
outside segment, a middle, an inner surface, an outer surface, two
opposite sidewalls, two folding lines 11 and two connecting lines
12. The inside segment of the body 10 may be a soft cushion that is
made of foam material or latex with a thickness. The outside
segment of the body 10 is made of a cloth material with a
comfortable touch and is mounted around the inside segment of the
body 10. The inner surface of the body 10 is smooth. The opposite
sidewalls of the body 10 are formed with the inner surface and the
outer surface of the body 10 and are parallel with each other.
[0021] The folding lines 11 are formed on the middle of the body 10
at an interval by a sewing means or a pressing means, are parallel
with each other and the opposite sidewalls of the body 10, and each
one of the folding lines 11 has a first end and a second end. The
inner surface of the body 10 are divided into two half segments
beside the folding lines 11. Furthermore, the outer surface of the
body 10 are also divided into two half segments beside the folding
lines 11
[0022] The connecting lines 12 are formed on the middle of the body
10 at an interval by a sewing means or a pressing means, are
perpendicular to the folding lines 11 adjacent to the first ends
and the second ends of the folding lines 11. That is, one of the
connecting lines 12 is formed on the middle of the body 10 adjacent
to the first ends of the folding lines 11, and the other connecting
line 11 is formed on the middle of the body 10 adjacent to the
second ends of the folding lines 11.
[0023] The fixing unit 20 is mounted on the body 10, may be a
single component such as a tying string, an annular elastic
drawstring, a drawstring with Velcro on the ends of the drawstring,
or may be a combination of multiple separating elements such as a
group of male and female buckles, a group of male and female
Velcro, multiple strips or a hook-with-hole type, etc. Preferably,
the fixing unit 20 has two fastening groups 21 mounted on the
opposite sidewalls of the body 10 beside the folding lines 11.
[0024] Each one of the fastening groups 21 has a first belt 210 and
a second belt 212. The first belt 210 is connected to one of the
opposite sidewalls of the body 10 and has an attaching end, a
fixing end and a male buckle 211. The attaching end of the first
belt 210 is connected to a corresponding opposite sidewall of the
body 10. The fixing end of the first belt 210 extends out of the
corresponding opposite sidewall of the body 10. The male buckle 211
is mounted on the fixing end of the first belt 210. The second belt
212 is connected to the other opposite sidewall of the body 10 and
has an attaching end, a fixing end and a female buckle 213. The
attaching end of the second belt 212 is connected to a
corresponding opposite sidewall of the body 10. The fixing end of
the second belt 212 extends out of the corresponding opposite
sidewall of the body 10. The female buckle 213 is mounted on the
fixing end of the second belt 212 and is selectively fastened with
the male buckle 211 of the first belt 210 when the body 10 is
folded to enable the folding lines 11 to overlap each other.
[0025] The carrying unit 30 is attached to the body 10 and may have
two handle straps 31. The handle straps 31 are respectively
attached on the opposite sidewalls of the body 10 between the
fastening groups 21, and each one of the handle straps 31 has two
ends. That is, the ends of one of the handle straps 31 are attached
on one of the opposite sidewalls of the body 10 between the first
belts 210 of the fastening groups 21, and the ends of the other
handle strap 31 are attached on the other opposite sidewall of the
body 10 between the second belts 212 of the fastening groups
21.
[0026] The at least one storage unit 40 is attached on the body 10,
may be a net bag, a storage bag, a drawstring bag or an outer
sandwich layer with zipper. Preferably, in the first embodiment of
the present invention, the portable multifunction seat cushion has
two storage units 40 attached on the outer surface of the body 10
between the folding lines 11 and the opposite sidewalls of the body
10, and each one of the storage units 40 is a net bag with a
mouth.
[0027] In use, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4, to use the portable
multifunction seat cushion of the present invention, a user can
expand the body 10 to enable the outer surface of the body 10 to be
mounted on a chair or on the ground. The body is soft and flexible
and can provide a comforting effect to the user sitting on the
chair and also can prevent the cloth from getting dirty and buffer
the unevenness of the ground.
[0028] After using the portable multifunction seat cushion of the
present invention, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the user can
fold the body 10 to enable the folding lines 11 to overlap each
other. Then, the half segments of the inner surface of the body 10
abut each other. The male buckle 211 of the first belt 210 of each
one of the fastening groups 21 is fastened with the female buckle
213 of the second belt 212 of the corresponding fastening group 21
to fix the body 10 in a folded condition to reduce the volume of
the body 10, and this is convenient in use. In addition, the
storage unit 40 that is attached on the outer surface of the body
10 can be used to store towels 50, water bottles 60, phones, coins
or keys and so on. Sun-shading items such as hats 70 can be
inserted into and clamped between the half segments of the inner
surface of the body 10. Then, the user can carry the portable
multifunction seat cushion by holding the carrying unit 30 when
hiking, picnicking or sporting easily and conveniently.
[0029] Additionally, with reference to FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, the
portable multifunction seat cushion of the present invention not
only can be used as a seat cushion, but also can be used as a
lumbar cushion or a sleep pillow. In use, the body 10 is folded to
enable the half segments of the outer surface to abut each other
and is fastened by the fixing unit 20. Then, the user's waist can
abut on the inner surface of the body 10 when sitting on a chair
with a back support and the user's head also can abut on the inner
surface of the body 10 when lying.
[0030] With reference to FIG. 7, a second embodiment of a portable
multifunction seat cushion in accordance with the present invention
is substantially the same as the first embodiment except the
following features. The carrying unit 30 has a shoulder strap 32
attached to the body 10. The shoulder strap 32 has two ends, one of
the ends of the shoulder strap 32 is attached to one of the
opposite sidewalls of the body 10 and the other end of the shoulder
strap 32 is attached to the middle of the body between the folding
lines 11. Then, the user can carry the portable multifunction seat
cushion on the user's shoulder conveniently without using
hands.
[0031] With reference to FIG. 8, a third embodiment of a portable
multifunction seat cushion in accordance with the present invention
is substantially the same as the first embodiment and the second
embodiment except the following features. The carrying unit 30 has
two handle straps 31 respectively attached on the opposite
sidewalls of the body 10 and a shoulder strap 32 attached to one of
the opposite sidewalls of the body 10 and the middle of the body 10
between the folding lines 11 at the same time. Then, the user can
carry the portable multifunction seat cushion by holding the handle
straps 31 or by carrying the shoulder strap 32 on the shoulder
conveniently.
[0032] According to the above-mentioned features and structural
relationships, the portable multifunction seat cushion of the
present invention can provide multiple functions of seating
support, carrying, and storage.
[0033] Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the
present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description,
together with details of the structure and features of the
invention, the disclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made
in the details, especially in matters of shape, size, and
arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the
full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in
which the appended claims are expressed.
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